To-Do Tuesday: Issue 5 | June 2, 2026

Hello [FIRST_NAME],

Happy To-Do Tuesday! Today’s message includes information about dual degree advisors, Columbia IDs, a Columia Health module, and the Max Berger ’71 Public Interest/Public Service Fellows Program Application.

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Due July 1: Dual Degree Advising

If you are pursuing a dual or joint degree, please fill out this form and send it to the appropriate advisor.

• For all J.D./MBA students, please email Jill Casal (jm2850@columbia.edu), Director of Admissions and the J.D./MBA program.
• For all other domestic dual/joint degrees, please email Jordan Carr (jc5136@columbia.edu), Director for Academic Counseling and Student Support.
• Please contact them by June 15 so they can ensure you are properly registered as a dual degree student.

Due July 17: Columbia ID (CUID) Photo Submission

In order to receive your student ID during Orientation, you must submit your photo by 5 p.m. EDT on Friday, July 17.

The photo should be passport-style and meet the following requirements:

• The photo should be a color JPEG file.
• The background should be uniform and light-colored.
• You must be facing forward, with your head and shoulders clearly visible.
• No photos with sunglasses or hats will be accepted.
• The file cannot exceed 100k in size.

Learn more about the benefits that come with your CUID card here.

You will not be able to receive your CUID before Orientation. If you were previously a student at Columbia, already have a CUID, and need a new ID, please email orientation@law.columbia.edu.

Due July 17: Columbia Health: Your Partner in Caring for Your Health and Well-being

All incoming students will be required to complete a 50-minute pre-orientation Columbia Health training video introducing Columbia Health’s six departments, available services, eligibility, and how to access care.

The training is designed to help students feel informed and prepared as they begin school, while making important health information easier to understand and retain before orientation begins. Students who complete the pre-orientation health module will have a stronger understanding of available services, health insurance, and how to seek care when needed.

Access the module HERE and complete it by July 17.

After completing the training please also complete a brief 1-minute evaluation survey to help improve the experience for future incoming classes HERE.

Due June 5—Max Berger ’71 Public Interest/Public Service (PI/PS) Fellows Program Application

The Max Berger ’71 Public Interest/Public Service (Berger PI/PS) Fellows Program is now accepting applications for the upcoming 2026–2027 academic year! The Berger Fellows Program brings together and supports a community of students committed to pursuing public interest, government, or human rights careers immediately upon graduation or following a judicial clerkship. The deadline to apply is June 5, 2026.

Remarkable Spotlights

Jordan Carr (she/her), Director for Academic Counseling and Student Support, has been at Columbia Law School for eight years! She oversees the academic advising program, and, in addition to general academic advising, is the main advisor for transfer students and domestic dual degree students. She works with students, staff, and faculty to curate academic support and well-being events. She received a master’s degree in higher and postsecondary education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and her bachelor’s degree from St. John’s University.

Jordan loves spending time with her partner, Ramon, and her four-year-old rescue dog, Bacchus.

Fun Fact(s): Jordan’s most recent favorite trip was when she checked a “bucket list” item off last year by seeing her favorite band—The Killers—in Las Vegas, where they performed their debut album in its entirety!

Jill Casal (she/her) has spent two decades as part of the Law School's administrative team, and is currently the Director of Admissions. In this role, she oversees all admitted student programming and the three- and four-year J.D./MBA programs, including student advising. Prior to her role in J.D. Admissions, she oversaw the admissions, financial aid, and recruiting functions for our graduate degree programs and served as an academic advisor to thousands of international LL.M. students. She received her master’s degree in higher education from Harvard University and her undergraduate degree from Bowdoin College.

Jill is an active volunteer in her family's school community just north of the city, where she and her husband are raising two teenagers and a labradoodle named Jack.

Fun fact: Jill was a competitive ski racer (alpine) growing up in her native Maine, and while skiing is still her favorite sport, she now prefers a bluebird, hard-packed surface skiing day with her family, just for fun.